My dear friend, Hayden’s birthday is today. We had her over last night.
She had to bring her own gluten free cupcakes since I don’t know how to cook that way, was worried about having miniscule amounts of wheat flour in my sugar jar, etc. But we had a great time, and I was able to gift her something that she’s wanted for a long time.
Behold, the latest sassy doll.
This one is special in that the hair and shoes are my own handspun yarn, Romney and alpaca respectively. Plus, it is my first attempt at embroidery on a real project.
Her dress is Angora by Elsbeth Lavold, the embroidery is Madil’s Kid Seta… so all around, a luxurious doll for a fantastic friend!
Clearing the throat…
Do do do do DO do,
You SAY it’s your BIRTHday!
Do do do do DO do,
It’s MY birthday TOO, yeah!
Do do do do DO do,
They SAY it’s your BIRTHday!
Do do do do DO do,
We’re gonna have a GOOD time!
Do do do do DO do,
I’m glad it’s your BIRTHday!
Do do do do DO do,
Happy BIRTHday TO you!
(musical refrain)
Yes we’re goin’ to a party, party
Yes we’re goin’ to a party, party
Yes we’re goin’ to a party, party
(Bababababababa)
I would like you to dance,
Birth-day!
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance,
Birth-day!
I would like you to dance!
(escalating musical noise and such)
Do do do do DO do,
You SAY it’s your BIRTHday!
Do do do do DO do,
It’s MY birthday TOO, yeah!
Do do do do DO do,
They SAY it’s your BIRTHday!
Do do do do DO do,
We’re gonna have a GOOD time!
Do do do do DO do,
I’m glad it’s your BIRTHday!
Do do do do DO do,
Happy BIRTHday TO you!
You rock, Hayden. Have a great one!
March 27th, 2007 at 10:34 am
Thank you again Laura! I had a wonderful time last night and I love the doll very much. She is quite sassy, isn’t she? I’m still working on her name…for some reason Matilda is ringing for me, but I’m not decided.
Also, thank you for the song! ..they say it’s your birthday…
March 27th, 2007 at 11:57 am
So THAT’S Hayden! A belated Happy Birthday to you, Hayden!
Laura, that doll is absolutely beautiful!
You made that dress so gorgeous!!
I am old enough to remember that Hayden has been wanting one for a long time, hee!
March 27th, 2007 at 12:28 pm
i love the doll! however, i can’t get your blog to update in bloglines. any suggestions?
March 27th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
Thank you Jenny!
Laura’s fantastic; I love this doll!
March 27th, 2007 at 9:12 pm
I love the doll! Where is the pattern from? It’s super cute. If you ever want any handmade soaps…I’ll trade ya for one!!! And gluten free cupcakes are yummy. MMMmmmmmm.
March 27th, 2007 at 9:25 pm
The doll is darling!
March 27th, 2007 at 10:42 pm
Laura, the doll is super cute – I love the embroidery! Happy birthday, Haydon!
March 28th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
Happy Birthday, Hayden!
Your doll is WAY cool.
Patience pays off!
Hope you had a great birthday.
March 28th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
Thank you Julie!! And Katie!
I’m sorry I didn’t get to see you on Monday Julie; will you be joining us next week?
March 28th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Glad that your friend had a wonderful birthday. It is nice to see your dolls again, and I love the embroidery on the dress too, well done on a great job.